Default option nudge may boost cancer screening in High-Risk groups
NCT ID NCT07682220
First seen Jul 02, 2026 ยท Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether presenting a cancer screening appointment as a pre-selected default option (opt-out) makes people at high risk for lung or stomach cancer more likely to accept it, compared to a standard opt-in approach. Participants complete an online questionnaire and decide about a simulated screening appointment. The study also examines how people feel about being nudged once the tactic is disclosed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Default option nudge (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple scheduling change could boost cancer screening rates in high-risk populations, potentially catching more cancers early.
- What could go wrong
- This is a simulated online study, not real screening. Real-world behavior may differ, and some people may react negatively to being nudged.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Harbin Medical University
Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, China
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